DIY Built-Ins: They’re Really Just A Bunch of Boxes
Eclectic Dining Room design by San Francisco Interior Designer Niche Interiors While free-standing furniture can look beautiful and provide ample storage, size-wise it may not always work into your…
Plan of the Week: “Perfect Porch Promenade!”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3825 - The Madeline 5 A perfect porch wraps two sides of this country-style home. Ideally sited with the porch facing forward, receive guests at the side entry in…
Residential Wood Heating
If you heat with wood now or are considering the use of wood fuel for home heating, this book is for you. Wood as a home energy source differs in important ways from all the other options. Heating…
How to Design a Kitchen Island – Six Key Considerations
Contemporary Kitchen design by Atlanta Interior Designer Yvonne McFadden LLC The kitchen is one of the most complicated spaces to design in a house — and figuring out how to design an island can…
Eight Elements of a Craftsman Kitchen
traditional kitchen design by boston architect David Whitney Craftsman style, which arose in the early 20th century, was a reaction to the mass-produced fussiness of the Victorian era, and…
House Plan of the Week: “New Look For an Old Favourite”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3235-V2 Original model 3235 is a longtime favourite but we often receive requests for changes to the floorplan. This updated alternate version includes one less…
Increase Your Home’s Value With Hardwood Floors
A survey by the National Wood Flooring Association asked real estate agents about the impact of hardwood floors on homebuyers. Of the realtors interviewed, 82 percent said that homes with hardwood…
Cleaning Outdoor Furniture
Are you wondering how to freshen up your outdoor furniture? Chances are, you have all the ingredients you have right in your home to do so. The DIY Network shares the following advice: Basic Recipe…
Tech Tuesday Topic: Samsung 55″ OLED TV Unveiled at Consumer Electronics Show
The tech wires are all abuzz from all of the technical writers at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) currently on in Las Vegas. The folks at Digital Trends shared some news that should have some…
Chinoiserie Design Ideas
asian dining room design by dc metro interior designer huntley & co What exactly does Chinoiserie mean? In this day and age, I simply look to my pal Wikipedia to say these things as clearly…
DIY Project – Updating Derelict Pine Furniture
Many vintage pine pieces like the ones featured below are abandoned or donated to thrift stores when the decor is refreshed. There is no place for pieces like this in a modern decor... or is there?…
Fireplace Maintenance in the Fall Season
Image courtesy of BuildDirect Nothing cheers you up on a cold day like sitting with a cup of cocoa in front of a warm fire. Cooler weather is right around the corner and now is the time to maintain…
Plan of the Week – “In Perfect Harmony With Nature”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # W2905 This unique pod-style house is in perfect harmony with nature thanks to use of natural building materials, organic profile and abundant windows. The main…
Tech Tuesday Topic: See How TVs are Passing the Designer Test
Better-looking televisions and electronics come out of the armoir, into the room's design home electronics design by Seura Home electronics design has come a long way from the boxy tube TV…
Energy Efficiency Series: How to Buy Energy Efficient Windows and Doors
In our energy efficiency series of articles featured each Thursday, we provide strategies or information on how to make your new home energy efficient and comfortable. Did you know that up to 25% of…
The Case for Linoleum and Vinyl Floors
Paul Anater of Kitchen and Residential Design is a prolific writer who's articles show up in many design circles. He has posted a series of flooring articles on one of our favorite design sites,…
An Introduction to Solid-Plank Wood Floors
contemporary living room design by san francisco architect Mark English Architects, AIA Wood floors are a classic addition to any home. Barring damage from fire or flood, a well-made and…
Great Grill Setups Take the Party Outside – Over 1500 Ideas!
tropical patio design by boston showroom Clarke A great place to grill turns summer cooking from indoor chore into prime party entertainment. And few foods are as memorable as fresh vegetables and…
